Trade between China and Denmark is very active. With the continuous development of the global supply chain, the efficiency of transporting goods from China to Denmark is also constantly improving. However, more companies and individuals want to get specific transportation time. This article will introduce the time efficiency of transporting from China to Denmark in detail.
Denmark’s Trade Geographical Location
Denmark is located in Northern Europe, with a superior geographical location, surrounded by the sea, adjacent to Germany, and is an important gateway from Northern Europe to the European continent. Its major ports and airports are well-developed, providing a convenient logistics channel for global trade.
Shipping Time from China to Denmark
There are three main ways to transport goods from China to Denmark: Sea Freight, Air Freight and Rail Freight. The transportation time and applicable scenarios of each method are different.
Sea Freight Time from China to Denmark
Sea transportation is the most common mode of transportation, with the lowest cost, suitable for large quantities of goods. The transportation time is long. Affected by factors such as weather and port congestion, you can choose full container (FCL) or less than container (LCL). LCL may increase 7-10 days. The following is the time from different ports in China to Danish ports:
| POL (port of loading) | POD (port of discharge) | Shipping time (days) |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Copenhagen | 30-34 days |
| Shenzhen | Copenhagen | 30-35 days |
| Qingdao | Copenhagen | 31-35 days |
| Ningbo | Copenhagen | 30-35 days |
| Shanghai | Aarhus | 30-33 days |
| Shenzhen | Aarhus | 31-35 days |
| Qingdao | Aarhus | 31-35 days |
| Ningbo | Aarhus | 30-35 days |
| Shanghai | Esbjerg | 30-34 days |
| Shenzhen | Esbjerg | 30-34 days |
| Qingdao | Esbjerg | 30-33 days |
| Ningbo | Esbjerg | 31-35 days |
Air Freight Time from China to Denmark
Air transport is the fastest mode of transport and is suitable for goods with extremely high timeliness requirements. However, there may be delays when space is tight (book in advance during peak season). Goods can usually be delivered to Denmark within 4 to 7 days.
| Departure Airport (China) | Arrival Airport (Denmark) | Shipping time (days) |
| Shanghai Pudong | Copenhagen Kastrup | 4-7 days |
| Guangzhou Baiyun | Copenhagen Kastrup | 5-7 days |
| Beijing Capital | Copenhagen Kastrup | 4-6 days |
| Shanghai Pudong | Billund | 4-6 days |
| Guangzhou Baiyun | Billund | 5-7 days |
| Beijing Capital | Billund | 4-6 days |
| Shanghai Pudong | Aalborg | 4-7 days |
| Guangzhou Baiyun | Aalborg | 4-6 days |
| Beijing Capital | Aalborg | 5-7 days |
Rail Freight Time from China to Denmark
Rail transport is a moderate mode of transport, about 10-15 days faster than sea transport and 50%-70% cheaper than air transport, but it is affected by the railway line schedule and usually has fixed departures every week. The transport time is approximately as follows:
| Departure City(China) | Arrival City(Denmark) | Shipping time (days) |
|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou | Padborg | 15-22 days |
| Chongqing | Padborg | 15-20 days |
| Wuhan | Padborg | 16-21 days |
| Zhengzhou | Aarhus | 15-21 days |
| Chongqing | Aarhus | 16-22 days |
| Wuhan | Aarhus | 15-20 days |
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Factors Affecting Shipping from China to Denmark
Transportation time is not fixed, but is affected by multiple factors, including:
- Transportation mode selection: Air transport is the fastest but expensive, sea transport is the cheapest but takes a long time, and rail transport is between the two.
- Port of departure and port of destination: Different routes and transit times from different ports in China will affect the transportation time.
- Customs clearance efficiency: Danish customs are more efficient, but if the goods involve special products (such as pharmaceuticals, food, etc.), additional inspection procedures may be required, which will increase customs clearance time.
- Weather factors: Especially for sea transport, bad weather in winter may cause ship delays.
- Shipping and aviation market conditions: Peak seasons (such as Christmas Eve) may lead to tight flights or space, extending transportation time.
- Railway transport transit station: Goods transported by China-Europe Express usually need to transit in Poland or Germany, which may affect the final arrival time in Denmark.
How to Shorten the Shipping Time from China to Denmark?
If you want to speed up the shipping, you can take the following measures:
Plan the shipping plan in advance
Choose the appropriate mode of transportation according to the urgency of the goods, such as air transportation for high-value goods, and rail transportation for non-urgent goods.
Optimize the customs clearance process
Prepare complete customs declaration documents in advance to ensure that the goods meet Denmark’s import requirements and avoid delays due to customs clearance issues.
Choose direct flights
Where possible, choose direct flights or routes with the least number of transfers to reduce transportation time.
Track the shipment
Use the tracking tools provided by the freight forwarder or carrier to monitor the shipment in real time. Set any delay alerts so that they can be processed quickly.
Avoid peak shipping periods
Avoid shipping during holidays or peak seasons to reduce delays caused by tight warehouse space.
Communicate with your freight forwarder
Keep in touch with your freight forwarder throughout the shipping process to get the latest information and solve any problems that may arise during transportation or customs clearance.
Cost of Shipping 20ft and 40ft Containers from China to Denmark
The time required to ship from China to Denmark is generally affected by the shipping costs. The following container costs are for your reference:
| POL (port of loading) | POD (port of discharge) | 20ft container cost | 40ft container cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Copenhagen | $2050-$3350 | $3500-$5000 |
| Shenzhen | Copenhagen | $2000-$3500 | $3450-$4950 |
| Ningbo | Copenhagen | $2000-$3400 | $3650-$4850 |
| Shanghai | Aarhus | $1950-$3450 | $3350-$4800 |
| Shenzhen | Aarhus | $2000-$3300 | $3500-$5000 |
| Ningbo | Aarhus | $2050-$3650 | $3450-$5050 |
| Shanghai | Odense | $2100-$3500 | $3650-$4850 |
| Shenzhen | Odense | $2000-$3400 | $3500-$4800 |
| Ningbo | Odense | $2050-$3350 | $3750-$4950 |
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